Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett. This unique interactive comedy, one of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history, is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Don't miss your opportunity to see the show The New York Times calls "hilarious, well-written and inspired!" You, as an audience member, are part of Sister's class. She'll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass and meatless Fridays. You'll be laughing so hard you won't even be able to register the pain from the good old "ruler across the knuckles'"

You've heard about them through friends and have seen them on TV, now see them live! Come watch the recently updated Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theater. As one of the longest running shows in Chicago, the Blue Man Group is responding to the ever-changing world by integrating new-age technology into their performance. You will witness the newly added "GiPad," a giant tablet, for several aspects of the show, while the lights, colors, and spectacles fascinate even the biggest naysayer. Enjoy the humor and social commentary of this performance as it combines the traditional 'Blue Man' antics with 21st-century technology for an amazing visual experience. This is the Blue Man Group like you've never seen them before!

We’re not trying to spill any (bean)s, but widespread feminism is still not a reality- especially in the art and museum world! Join a group of badass females, and take a guided tour of The Art Institute of Chicago. Celebrate the female artists who broke barriers to have their art noticed, while also learning about the women artists who the patriarchy sought to keep oppressed! Make friends, fall in love with new art, and most importantly, chip away at the patriarchy. The future of art is female!

Ever seen people make up characters, scenes, even whole worlds right in front of you? Now is your chance to see improvisers do that very thing with this incredibly affordable improv extravaganza. At the end of each month, three separate improv groups are invited to take the stage and perform. Staged in a cabaret-style theater, you'll never be more than 30 feet away from the action and will truly see comedy up close. Get ready to laugh yourself silly as you watch improv professionals act out hilarious scenarios before your very eyes.

Whether you're celebrating a special event or are simply looking to have a laugh, this improv show will have you in stitches the entire time. The cabaret-style theater seating will ensure that you're up close to the actors and all of the silliness throughout the show. If you're brave enough, you can even join the improvisers on stage to help them create songs and games on the spot. Shout out suggestions to the actors and watch as they create hilarious situations before your very eyes. A cast of four improv artists chosen from over thirty professionals will ensure an evening of laughter and fun for all.

A: Knock, knock
B: Who's there?
A: Funny jokes
B: Funny jokes who?
Funny jokes at The Comedy Bar Chicago, that's who! Nailed it! Anyway, come down to this boisterous stand-up comedy show where you can enjoy some good laughs with friends while enjoying a beer or three. A show full of laughs and hilarious storytelling, this showcase does not disappoint. These comedians bring their A-game and invite you to hear their embarrassing, relatable stories. Enjoy the show, and anticipate laughing... or laughing to tears (it's unclear which one yet). It's definitely a show you won't want to miss.

Bye Bye Liver is a series of outrageous sketches, all centered around the one thing that connects all of Chicago--alcohol! Whether it's the girl that should never, ever drink liquor, or that one guy that confuses courage with shots of Jameson, we've all known them or been them. This is the hilarious romp that satirizes all of those fun times and f*ck ups you've had when you've had just one too many. Interspersed with hilarious, interactive social games, you'll laugh until you cry at Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play.

I just flew in from L.A., and boy are my arms tired!
Have you ever witnessed a stand-up comedian so bad that you wish you could just get them off the stage, but you don't have a cane to stick out and give em the old Vaudeville hook? The WIP Theater is here to make that happen.
During Traffic Jam, an alternative stand-up comedy experience, you and the other members of the audience have total control of the comedians on stage. This open mic gives all amateurs a minimum of 3 minutes to impress the crowd, and then, based on your laughter, a stoplight will tell a comedian whether they should should keep it up, try a little bit harder, or just get off the stage!
You're guaranteed to leave the theater with a smile on your face because, though the routines may be hilarious, the amount of fun you'll have is no joke!

"And then I told my students ... the study guide would cover everything on the test."
Ba-da-bing.
How to Laugh Your Face Off 101. Run by college students. Designed for college students.
Treat yourself to some study break cacophony with a stand-up show sure to tickle. Club-quality lineups at prices designed to fit a college student's budget. Sit back and revel in back-to-back giggle fits as some of the best comics in the city and country take the stage. Featured performers rotate from event to event, but are often veteran show performers having appeared on television spotlights like Last Comic Standing and Laughs on Fox.
Musical guests, games, and giveaways are also in the cards! And a BYOB policy means you can bring a little liquid laughter encouragement along with you!
What else are you going to do? Go to the library?

Join us every week at The Comedy Bar for Chicago's newest and hottest Open Mic! Check out local and national talent in the rawest, most uncensored form. Each week prizes are given out that include free drinks, show tickets, guest spots, and additional minutes on stage! RSVP now and get an extra raffle ticket in the drink raffle!

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